Tucked away in a business complex in Mission Viejo, this indoor archery range is simple, clean, and somewhat awesome. They've been in business for 25 years and know what's what when it comes to the bow and arrow! Having not practiced this ancient sport for many years, my expectations were low coming in, but I was pleasantly surprised at how enjoyable it was. The rules were straightforward and shooting the bow was simple and fairly easy. The aiming part wasn't as easy... but I definitely improved by the end of the two hours! The team working there helped out with general instructions and pointers as well were all shooting. People started "getting it" about an hour in and balloons on the targets started popping pretty regularly. I finally got one right at the end! It was also pretty cool to see some of the more serious semi-pro type of archers there with their hardcore bows and compound bow setups. Overall this is a unique experience and worth a go if you're looking for a fun activity. They also have lessons and it's good for older kids. Five stars! read more

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I have to say thank you to Kevin for taking the time to tune and dial in my bow. I recently moved near the area from San Diego so I was new to the shop. It made an incredible impact to my annual hunting trip with my army buddies. Thank you for all the help and guidance. read more

Orange County Archery - Hog hunt - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Came here on Tuesday 1/20 walk In. The staff and the instructors were super kind and patient. I like how organized and how the staff made the process a whole lot easier! Definitely worth the money and the time. read more

Orange County Archery - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Great business and great employees. Really helpful for a beginner. They were patient and very knowledgeable.

From the process of making a reservation to shooting at this facility was absolutely flawless. Staff were so kind and really amazing. We were in town from Las Vegas and wanted to find a place for my daughter to shoot with a family member who had never shot before. They were accommodating and made sure that they would be able to shoot together. The staff and facility itself exceeded our expectations. Whenever we are in town, we will be definitely bring our daughter here to shoot. read more

What a fun experience! I cane here with my 9 yr old son to learn archery. For $25 a person we got set up with the equipment and instructions on how to shoot. The instructor was patient and helpful. I only wish that the sessions were longer. I highly recommend it as an indoor activity. You need to call to book any lanes or classes. There's no online booking system unfortunately. read more

My first archery lesson on a recurve bow was so awesome! Mr.Vince led the session with a lot of structure, humor, patience, in-depth knowledge, and was super personable. He gave really useful critiques to help with form and understanding body awareness, but also made it super fun and easy-going! All-around fantastic experience and was beyond my expectations. Also, Trisha at the front desk was really nice and welcoming, such cool people. Highly recommended and super happy to review this on my own accord. :D read more

Orange County Archery - My first archery lesson! Popped the balloon! :D highly recommend Mr. Vince as instructor of choice - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Family owned archery spot. They closed their other facilities in Fountain Valley and Costa Mesa to open this fantastic range. Orange County Archery is your one stop shop for your archery needs. Buy bows, arrows, other shooting equipment, have your bow maintained, and even rent a lane to get some practice time (2 areas). The prices are affordable. They are highly knowledgeable and patient; sometimes you'll see them at hunting/fishing shows with a mini range area for the kids. Think about a birthday party here or maybe team building (definitely add the balloons for a fun change). Remember: Practice, practice, practice. read more

Kevin and Meghan and the whole staff at OC Archery, provided an amazing first time experience. All the recommendations, coaching and feedback that was provided left me feeling confident in my archery journey. I cannot recommend this place enough! read more

We did a birthday party here and it was super fun. You can make a reservation over the phone for big groups but you have to pay in advance. They teach you how to shoot, so it is beginner friendly! I love that they also gave us balloons to shoot at to celebrate the birthday boy! We had a blast and will be back!! read more

Amazingly helpful staff when I showed up to get my bow restrung. Highly recommended. And they will be my go-to in the future.

Make sure you call during business hours to make a reservation as they do not accept any other type of reservation. We signed up for one of their classes and it was a great experience! It was $25 per person for an hour lesson, including rentals. We had 6 people in the class and the instructor was hilarious as well as very accommodating to everyone in the class. Would 100% recommend this experience for anyone and everyone! Just to note though, besides my partner and I the rest of the class was all children. This wasn't an issue, just an fyi of to be pg in language more for myself LOL. read more

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I have taken my kids about 3 or 4 times over the last 2 years. Each time taking a different friend. The staff are so helpful and patient each time we visit. Nothing but friendly service. read more

I went today without an appointment to get my bow set it. To the owner (sorry forgot your name) thank you so very much for making me feel so welcome and for taking ur time explaining everything to me. I have another archery shop closer to me but I never felt welcomed. But here I didn't feel like I was being rushed or like my questions were dumb. Again thank you so much for everything read more

had an awesome time at Orange County archery! Went with a few friends and the price was extremely reasonable. The instructors gave great advice and showed us the proper form. They also have bows and other accessories for sale. read more

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This is where you go to learn and practice. I can't recommend enough how learning archery helped me cope with Covid lockdown. I highly value and recommend OC Archery for their expertise and there is no up selling. Good, honest and top tier service. I'm sold and you will be too! This is the perfect way and place to get into archery. read more

Great place - we took our 11-yo nephews and they loved it. None of us had archery experience. The staff were very kind and patient and walked us through everything...safety, technique, and range etiquette. Prices were really reasonable, too. A true "old school" business that's still around because they have a great product and regular customers. Thanks very much! read more

An issue came up where we had the day wrong for our reservation. They were able to move things around with what seemed like no issue. We received some quick and easy instructions. Holding the bow,range rules, shooting etc. We were checked in on every few rounds throughout our time. Would like to go back for more lessons or lane time on the correct date! Thanks for the last minute accommodation. Sorry for the mix up Trisha! Thank you for the time you had for us. read more

Great spot to visit as a beginner archery enthusiast. They offer classes and open shoot options that include equipment. This location offers both recurve and compound bows, along with the appropriate arrows. The staff and instructors are extremely nice, welcoming and patient when it comes to correcting form. I felt safe as well when it came to open shoot with others. I would highly recommend making a reservation instead of a walk-in. Reservations cannot be made online but are accepted through phone. read more

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Just went today and definitely found my new fav hobby! Thank you Vince for helping me and my boyfriend learn it for the first time! :) He was so fun to talk with. Great place for such a great price to rent! Will be returners. read more

Want to get your Legolas or Tauriel on without the pointy elf ears? Then OC Archery is the place for you! We had heard good things about this place and my daughter wanted to go there for her birthday so I was able to book five lanes for our family plus friend. Talked to Kay on the phone who explained everything and made a reservation for us. I did prepay to guarantee our spots but she suggested buying a punch card since it would save money. I always appreciate when a business does not try to upsell you. (Thanks Kay!) As we don't have our own equipment we needed to rent it all which was not a problem. When we arrived we were checked in and then sized and fitted for equipment. Kay provided thorough instruction and even gave us tips and coached us as she watched us shoot our first couple of rounds. I highly recommend this place for a night of fun for the whole family! read more

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Used Groupon for the beginner's training. No need to bring anything other than yourself and no loose/baggy clothing. Reservation booked via phone. Very straightforward yet completely tactful and welcoming staff. The red-haired instructor we had (so sorry that I forgot your name!) was concisely and kindly educational. Would come back here if I ever felt like stealing from the rich/feeding the poor again. read more

Second time coming here, staff/instructor are super friendly and will give tips on how to shoot for beginners. You have 1.5 hours to shoot and will shoot in a line with all of the other archers. You have to wait for everyone to finish shooting before you can grab arrows and likewise have to wait for everyone to get back behind the red line to start shooting. I've only been to one other outdoor archery range in NorCal so I'm not sure how this range compares to other indoor ranges. But heads up that you are lined up very closely to everyone else and it kind of feels like being packed like sardines I'm personally not used to that as I've only ever shot at a free outdoor range. read more

Orange County Archery - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Went here for my best friend's birthday. There were two sectioned off areas, and we were in the smaller side (group of 6 but I believe could've fit 7-8), which was nice because it felt private for our group from the larger section. The lady who worked there did an amazing job teaching us to do archery and even broke everything down strategically into sections for beginners. The place was organized and took safety precautions. They even provided some balloons to use as fun targets that you could put on your target to hit. Fun experience & great for beginners! read more

Orange County Archery - Smaller section, one of two - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

First time archer, came in and was immediately taken care of with the most friendly and encouraging staff in the area. Vince took the time to be thorough and careful regarding all questions and concerns I had, as a belegarth player. They made me feel right at home and we forged something that I'd really be proud of. Great price/ great staff, can't wait to come back! read more

Super beginner friendly, and very accommodating for groups and parties. The staff did an amazing job setting all 9 of us up and getting us the maximum amount of time to shoot. We arrived about 20 minutes early, which they recommend so that they can set everybody up with all the equipment and pick out bows. The targets seem to be around 20-25 yards away. At $26 per person for 1.5 hours, it's an amazing deal for a great time. read more

My wife and I had never done archery so decided to go do something different and fun by visiting this indoor range. They have open range times for those with experience and special times set aside for beginner classes (check their website). A phone call to reserve our space in one of the beginner classes was quick and easy; we paid in advance which is required to secure your reservation. Your bow, arrows, and arm guard are provided. The class was taught by a fellow who had a great sense of humor and gave us step by step instruction on the rules of the range as well as detailed info on proper form which is the key to successful shooting. His assistance to every class member allowed each of us to dramatically improve by the end of the hour long session. I went from my first shot landing on the floor 20 feet in front of the target to popping a balloon in the bullseye. It's not as easy as you'd think! Definitely a fun thing to do on a weekend afternoon and for many it will be something that can easily become a regular hobby. Note: they also sell a variety of bows and archery gear. read more

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Came in to buy a bow and Kevin was super helpful in helping me choose as well as setting it all up. He also took the time to teach me how to use the bow. The overall experience was great and I would recommend them for anyone looking to buy a bow, especially for first timers. read more

Loved the staff and everyone there! Great atmosphere and vibe. Everyone's just doing their own thing and minding their own business. Bought an amazing bow from them (Hoyt Eclipse), and they set the entire bow up. Made sure everything was right and ready before I went to shoot. Great place to start and continue read more

Orange County Archery - Target practice - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Such a terrific archery store had the best time set up my daughter and my bow. For the first time they are so knowledgeable and friendly. It was a great environment. Everyone there was super helpful. Highly recommend this place to any new beginner or advanced shooter. read more

Orange County Archery - My daughter's first time - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

This place is terrific. I took my 11 year old daughters for their first archery lesson and they loved it. I joined the class too and had a blast. Our instructor took the time to work with each of us as we worked on our shooting. We shot a ton of arrows. Each of us got better and they make it so much fun. Can't wait to come back. read more

Orange County Archery - After our first lesson. - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

If you're looking for a place to try out archery in the OC, definitely come here! Came in with my partner for a beginner's class we reserved for a Friday afternoon. It was my first time trying archery and my partner's first time (in awhile). We got lucky and were the only ones in that time slot for the beginner's class so it was basically a private class. We were taught by Vince and he was amazing! Had a great sense of humor and was a natural at teaching. Took great care in making sure we were doing proper form and how to improve our shots. Our class lasted for about an hour and it was an amazing experience. By the end, I just wanted to keep practicing! In terms of price, it was $25 per person for the beginner's class which includes all the equipment. I would definitely come back here just to take another class by Vince or even get some range time with rentals! *Note: You need to make a reservation via phone for the beginner's class and you pay over the phone to save your spot. read more

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Had a lesson. It was great. I have always been intrigued by archery. I will be back! Our instructor was really good and I did better than I ever thought I could! Iwill be back!! read more

We have been wanting to take archery lessons for years now, admittedly since watching The Hunger Games...don't laugh :-) Watching the prequel The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes renewed this interest and luckily I found Orange County Archery through Groupon. Our instructor, Nikki, is not only skillful but has a relaxed style of teaching. As beginners, she made our experience easy and enjoyable. Nikki is friendly, helpful, and patient. We had such a great time that we plan on returning again for another lesson. Make sure to book a reservation before going. read more

I came in for the first time to get a new compound bow set up and I couldn't recommend them more! Everyone here is incredibly knowledgeable and kind. Meghan helped me set up my new bow and was so helpful in subsequent visits when I need to make small adjustments. Vince was also able to help me fletch and cut a new set of arrows as well! The environment is very welcoming and feels like a family! read more

Orange County Archery - Hoyt Stratos set up by Meghan! - Archery Near Me - Mission Viejo, California

Orange archery is located in Mission Viejo California. This place was awesome. I love Nikki, Kay and Vince they made a super easy, coming in and feeling welcome when we walk through the door. We came on a Sunday for my son's birthday and we were set up and given the rules and we're happy to participate as this was our first time. This is a family, friendly establishment, however, I think they do have rules as to how old you can be before you actually pick up your bow and arrows. Please check out the website. They have chairs and lounge chair for individuals not participating. They have drinks and a snack vending machine for when you work up a thirst or have a craving. We had so much fun doing this our first time and will definitely be back. We highly recommend archery for those who are Zelda fans or just want to get into the new sport of hunting game if that's your thing. we however, like our target and our balloons and we're totally fine. Hitting those and feeling accomplished with our chest sticking out lol feeling proud. Thank you Orange County Archery for a great afternoon. PS be sure to call ahead of time as sometimes the lines are full but if you call you are able to make a reservation over the phone and they can get you in and you have a lane ready for you when you arrive. You are also able to purchase bow and arrow a various type and also set them up and cut your arrows appropriately so this is a really awesome shop as well. Again, I would highly recommend coming out and just enjoying yourself and bringing a group of friends. It's so much fun. read more

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This was the best experience of my life! It cost $25 per hour, and because it was just before closing, we even got a little extra time. The session was perfect for our group of 8-10 people. The instructors were fantastic; they constantly tried to explain how to do everything correctly. Thank you for this amazing opportunity! read more

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Fun thing to do. Staff is not so great. Bad costumer service. Called to reschedule my appointment because I was feeling sick, and they told me I can't reschedule. So pretty much just lost the money I paid for. I think being sick is a valid excuse to reschedule. They just pretty much said, you can just suck it up. read more

After my kids got a taste of archery as scouts, my wife and I were excited to finally dust off our bows that had hung in the garage for YEARS. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of emailing the shop to ask for estimates on assessing or tuning our older bows. I didn't want to show up and find out something was wrong with our bows that would not allow us to use them. I also wanted to know about possible lessons. The response I received basically said, I can't you anything without seeing the bows and here is a link to our website for everything else. I get it, I work in business technology and completely understand not wanting to have information given that will be thrown in your face later. However, the response was off putting and not at all helpful or welcoming. My wife read the response and pointed out that I gave them no details about the bows. I agreed that was a misstep on my part and booked our reservation anyway. I'M SO GLAD WE DID!!! We showed about 15 minutes before our appointment, as suggested. We were greeted with amazing energy and smiles! VINCE IS THE MAN!!! He took the four of us to the range, walked us through the rules, asked us what we needed and walked us through our first shots. His vibe and clarity of instruction welcomed us, pulled us in and supported us. Then there's, Nikki.... She spotted my wife's aged bow and immediately offered to check it out AND ASKED PERMISSION to take a few shots with it. She walked my wife through the condition of her bow, what to avoid in the future AND tightened up the loose bolts. We opted to replace my wife's bowstring after Nikki CLEARLY explained the state of the current bowstring. Nikki ROCKS!!! We had such an amazing time that along with the bowstring, I bought 6 new arrows, and we signed up for a card that covers 5 lessons and rentals. After we wrapped our session, Nikki waxed my bowstring! The customer service and attention these two showed us and other customers was top notch. We can't wait to go back!!! read more

The staff at OC archery are incredible - friendly, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. I cannot recommend this place highly enough to those in the south county area looking for a fun afternoon, or to pick up a new hobby. read more